Elvina's Osteopathy Insights

There are arches in the foot as you will be aware, so I am going to describe them here: Medial Arch is from the big to the heel this is the arch referred to when people talk about being flat footed and the most known one. Lateral Arch is from the little toe to the heel. The transverse arch is from the big to the small toe. These arches must all be working properly for the foot to maintain good mechanics and a loss of these arches can lead to Plantar fasciitis, Morton's neuroma and generalised foot pain.

Mindfulness is important because we all need to take a little time out and sometimes a little conscious break can make all the difference. Mindfulness is a powerful tool and is very simple and very effective.

Headaches are a common affliction that nearly everyone experiences at some point. While they might seem like a minor inconvenience, chronic or severe headaches can significantly impact your quality of life. Among the various types of headaches, tension headaches are particularly prevalent, and osteopathy offers a promising approach to alleviating their discomfort. Let’s dive into the causes of headaches and explore how osteopathy can be an effective treatment for tension headaches.